Country music gives a lot of itself every year, but 2017 was pretty special. That's especially true when it comes to its albums. They were eclectic, and more than a few were just plain stellar. Here's a look at our Top Five.

Following its debut on the CMA Awards, Keith Urban's song "Female" has been heralded by many as a welcome rebuttal to the long list of sexual harassment and sexual assault-related storylines in recent weeks. The song also has its critics, however, who've accused its writers of everything from "mansplaining" to poor songwriting (watch such a clip…